Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 10, 2026

MyDogIQ ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

  • Account information: name, email address, password (encrypted)
  • Dog information: dog name, breed, age, weight, gender, photos, location (city/country)
  • Payment information: processed securely through Stripe. We never store your card details.
  • Test responses: answers to IQ test questions

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type, device information, and operating system
  • Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To create and manage your account
  • To process IQ tests and generate results, certificates, and share cards
  • To process payments through our payment processor (Stripe)
  • To display your dog on the public leaderboard (only with your explicit opt-in)
  • To communicate with you about your account, orders, and service updates
  • To improve our services, website, and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers: Stripe (payment processing), hosting providers
  • Public profiles: If you opt-in, your dog's name, breed, IQ score, and photo may appear on the public leaderboard
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or government request

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted passwords (bcrypt), HTTPS encryption, secure payment processing through Stripe, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Please see our California Privacy Notice for more details.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website, remember your preferences, and analyze usage. See our Cookie Policy for more information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: